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Patio with a Living Wall and All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Flowering Shade
Flowering Shade
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
The roof extension covering the front doorstep of the south-facing home needs help cooling the space. Western Redbud is a beautiful way to do just that.
Rooftop Gardens and Urban Farming
Rooftop Gardens and Urban Farming
Native Sun GardensNative Sun Gardens
San Francisco Rooftop Urban Garden. Photo Cred: Joshua Thayer
Photo of a small modern courtyard patio in San Francisco with decking, a roof extension and a living wall.
Backyard
Backyard
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
This luxurious backyard with a hot tub that overflows into the lavish pool was designed luxury living in mind.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean back patio in Phoenix with a living wall, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
60th Pl. Burr Ridge, IL
60th Pl. Burr Ridge, IL
Rolling Landscapes Inc.Rolling Landscapes Inc.
Photo by: Linda Oyama Bryan
Photo of a traditional patio in Chicago with natural stone paving, a living wall and a gazebo.
4 piece loveseat | patio sectional
4 piece loveseat | patio sectional
Yitahome Modern FurnitureYitahome Modern Furniture
1.It is loveseat outdoor wicker sofa, and you can use it as a dining table set or an outdoor sofa set. There are at least 5 different combinations to suit your needs! Transform any compact space into a cozy nook! Enjoy unprecedented comfort and relaxation with YITAHOME patio sectional!
Front Garden, Courtyard and Patio
Front Garden, Courtyard and Patio
Picture This LandscapePicture This Landscape
Medium sized traditional back patio in Houston with a living wall, brick paving and a pergola.
Complete Model Home Customization
Complete Model Home Customization
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
The first step to creating your outdoor paradise is to get your dreams on paper. Let Creative Environments professional landscape designers listen to your needs, visions, and experiences to convert them to a visually stunning landscape design! Our ability to produce architectural drawings, colorful presentations, 3D visuals, and construction– build documents will assure your project comes out the way you want it! And with 60 years of design– build experience, several landscape designers on staff, and a full CAD/3D studio at our disposal, you will get a level of professionalism unmatched by other firms.
Projects
Projects
Full Service USAFull Service USA
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Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Miami with a living wall, stamped concrete and a pergola.
Cottage Renovation
Cottage Renovation
Sean Papich Landscape ArchitectureSean Papich Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a traditional patio in Boston with brick paving, a living wall and a gazebo.
South End Townhouse
South End Townhouse
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee
Inspiration for a medium sized retro courtyard patio in Boston with a living wall, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Wellington ST Infill Project
Wellington ST Infill Project
DDB Design Development & BuildingDDB Design Development & Building
Urban Angles photography . John Wheatley.
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Melbourne with a living wall, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Family-Friendly Modern Garden
Family-Friendly Modern Garden
Little Miracles Designs - TorontoLittle Miracles Designs - Toronto
Corten planter with ornamental grasses and bamboo
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury side patio in Toronto with a living wall and an awning.
Cole
Cole
Manias Associates Building DesignersManias Associates Building Designers
Internal North facing courtyard for Williamstown project. View of stairs and preliminary garden design to internal courtyards. Windows and doors are aluminum and floors are off white travertine marble. A similar treatment to the first floor provides for the stack effect and cross ventilation.
OASIS AT HOME
OASIS AT HOME
Dona Rosene InteriorsDona Rosene Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side patio in Dallas with a living wall, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Courtyard House
Courtyard House
Architecture ParadigmArchitecture Paradigm
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side patio in Bengaluru with a living wall, concrete paving and a pergola.
Yard Crashers Design in Kansas City!
Yard Crashers Design in Kansas City!
VanElders Design Studio - Stantec Kansas CityVanElders Design Studio - Stantec Kansas City
Pergola and chair backs were painted to match the hanging chair. Photo by VanElders Design Studio.
Design ideas for a small modern back patio in Kansas City with a living wall, decomposed granite and a pergola.
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Kashas Design | BuildKashas Design | Build
Design ideas for a small world-inspired front patio in Portland with a living wall, concrete paving and a pergola.
Gorlin Residence
Gorlin Residence
Saroki ArchitectureSaroki Architecture
The beautiful outdoor patio lends itself to indoor-outdoor living. Under this beautiful pergola and canopy of vines, one is drawn into the beautifully landscaped site elements of the property. Photography by Beth Singer
Governors Island Full Landscape Design Project
Governors Island Full Landscape Design Project
Belknap Landscape CompanyBelknap Landscape Company
Karen Bobotas
Small traditional courtyard patio in Boston with natural stone paving, a living wall and a roof extension.
Our Work
Our Work
Original Bruce DesignsOriginal Bruce Designs
You don't need to keep saying "serenity now" it automatically invades you.
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Austin with a living wall, gravel and a gazebo.

Patio with a Living Wall and All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

Patios are the go-to solution for turning your garden, or part of it, into an outdoor living area. A well-laid patio will integrate your home seamlessly into your garden, providing a solid and level surface for garden furniture and potted plants. Well designed patios are about more than just paving slabs – its positioning and layout are crucial to how much you enjoy this space. Before you start picking out patio ideas for materials and laying your patio, ask yourself important questions such as what will you use it for? How many people should it accommodate? Which part of your garden has the best aspect and sunlight? Will the patio have enough privacy?

How should I position my patio?

If you are designing your patio as a space for entertaining then make sure it’s wide enough for the garden furniture you want so you haven’t got guests tipping over into the flowerbeds. Don’t be wedded to the idea of having your patio attached to the house; think about positioning yours elsewhere in the garden if that space doesn’t offer the best aspect or lighting position. Consider the position of the sun through the course of the day and depending on whether you are most likely to want to dine outside at breakfast, have lunch on your patio or host dinner outside, you may want to position your patio differently. You can connect patios to your house with a footpath or stepping stones to allow easy transportation of food and drink.

How should I design and lay my patio?

Rectangles are the classic shape for patios, not least because they make the most efficient use of space and can be softened with garden edging. However, a rounded patio or a paving circle can perfectly complement a garden which isn’t linear in design. Paving slabs come in an extensive range of materials and are the most practical surface for patios. Yorkstone has the most traditional appeal, whereas concrete blocks, granite and slate patio slabs have a great texture and colour for modern gardens. Natural stones such as limestone, travertine and Indian sandstone vary in colour and finish and are a great way to add shade and texture to your patio. For some patio ideas that offer an alternative to block paving, loose material such as crushed stone and wood chippings have a rustic and more casual feel; if there are specific materials that re-occur elsewhere in the garden, you could repeat this in your choice of patio materials for consistency. Finally, it’s not a British summer without the great British barbeque, so look at patio ideas that incorporate barbeques and think about how you could accommodate one on your patio.

What garden furniture does my patio need?

Rattan garden furniture is a patio favourite, offering a durable, attractive finish that blends well into natural surroundings. Metal garden furniture and wooden garden furniture are sturdy alternatives available in many styles. Weight is a good feature in garden furniture to stop it from being blown away, but if you want to be able to move your furniture around the patio and garden to follow the sun you won’t want to go too heavy. Browse the various patio ideas that include garden furniture to see what styles of furniture go with different types of patios. If you find a particular patio set you like, you may be able to ask the designer where the furniture is from so you can look at buying the same set for your patio. Good, outdoor patio furniture crafted in high-quality materials should withstand bad weather, but cold, wet British winters followed by strong sun in the summer will be enough to weather even the best furniture, so it’s important to have somewhere, such as a shed, to store it when not in use for long periods of time. If you don’t have the space to store patio furniture, make sure that at least the cushions and umbrellas are stowed away out of the elements, and consider investing in a waterproof cover. One piece of furniture that might be able to stay out for a bit longer is a patio heater; it will warm any brave patio users and most modern designs are built to survive the cold weather. If you prefer something a bit more rustic than a patio heater, look at fire pits instead which will add warmth and an attractive centrepiece to your patio. If privacy or shade is an issue, then covering patio furniture with a parasol or sheltering patios with a gazebo or pergola are both smart patio ideas – these can be covered in climbing flowers or even wound with outdoor fairy lights for romantic evening lighting.
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